In Washington

In Washington

Introducing the nation’s FIRST all Democratic female state delegation to Washington.

[ Click on their links to visit their respective official web pages ]

Jeanne ShaheenUS Senator

Jeanne Shaheen is in her 2nd term as one of New Hampshire’s two U.S. Senators. Senator Shaheen is the first female U.S. Senator in New Hampshire’s history, the first woman to be elected Governor of New Hampshire and is the first woman in U.S. history to be elected as both a Governor and a U.S. Senator.

Margaret “Maggie” Hassan recently completed her 2nd term as New Hampshire’s 81st Governor. Maggie joined Senator Shaheen in the US Senate in January 2017. Previously, she was elected to the New Hampshire Senate in 2004. Maggie was elected to a total of three two-year terms, representing New Hampshire’s 23rd district from January 2005 to December 2010. Hassan became the Minority Leader in the State Senate in 2008 before losing reelection 2010. Maggie was elected Vice Chair of the Democratic Governors Association in December 2013.

Note that Senator Hassan has recently opened an office in Nashua – 142 Main St – Suite 520 – 603-880-3314.

Ann KusterUS House of RepresentativesNH Second District

Ann “Annie” McLane Kuster won her 4th two-year term in the November 2018 mid-term election as your U.S. Representative for New Hampshire’s 2nd congressional district. An attorney, public advocate, and nonprofit consultant, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012.

Carol Shea-Porter returned to the US House of Representatives in January 2017 for her 4th term representing New Hampshire’s 1st congressional district. She had previously served in this capacity in 2007 – 2011 and 2013 – 2015. Prior to becoming involved in politics, Carol was a social worker and community college instructor. After returning to New Hampshire, she was involved in both the Wesley Clark and John Kerry presidential campaigns.

Carol retired at the end of her current term. Chris Pappas will be taking her seat in 2019.

Your NDCC web team

Michael Pedersen – Caretaker of the calendar and NDCC First Vice-Chair

Cat Tanguay – Web Assistant

Mohawk Tannery EPA Cleanup Status

While this is not a Democratic issue, it is a city issue that impacts everyone.

The Mohawk Tannery on Fairmont St in Nashua operated until 1984, tanning hides for leather. It is an EPA Superfund cleanup site contaminated by barium, arsenic and carcinogenic dioxin.

A local developer is interested in converting these 40 acres into multifunctional housing and commercial uses along the parkway.

The community concern has been around how the cleanup is being proposed. The EPA and the developer are proposing that the contaminated lagoons be capped. Many in the community believe that removing the contaminated soil is a far better option, but is also much more expensive.

No decisions have been made. If you would like to know more, use the link below.

Learn more about this local organization – Bridges Domestic & Sexual Violence Support

Bridges has been serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Greater Nashua area since 1977. In addition to supporting women and families as they transition out of abusive relationships and households, they run a crisis line that relies heavily on volunteers to both field calls and accompany victims to the hospital to help provide resources and information about Bridges Services.

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